Sample Lesson Plan
Construction Training Program (10-hour)
Topic: Walking – Working Surfaces
Overview of the OSHA Standard
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause
15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of
fatalities. The OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all
permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or
agricultural work is performed.
Step 1: Planning the Lesson
Instructional Materials:
1. PowerPoint presentation.
2. Instructor notes.
3. Other materials.
Instructional Objectives:
1. Complete the required topics for the OSHA 10-hour course.
2. Present Walking – Working Surfaces to [number] participants.
3. Incorporate active participation in each lesson.
4. Provide a quiz or short evaluation at the end of the course.
5. Allow for feedback from participants at various points in the training.
Step 2: Presenting the Lesson
· Lesson Introduction:
Introductory remarks or transition from previous lesson.
· Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
Upon completion of the lesson, participants will be able to:
Ø Define the terms: floor hole, floor opening, wall opening, standard railing and standard toeboard.
Possible responses:
· Floor hole: An opening in the floor, platform, or pavement that measures less than 12 inches, but more than 1 inch; and through which materials – but not people - may fall.
· Floor opening: An opening in the floor, platform, or pavement that measures 12 inches or more, and through which persons may fall.
· Wall opening: An opening in a wall or partition that is at least 30 inches high and 18 inches wide, and through which persons may fall.
· Standard railing: Consists of a top rail, mid rail and posts. The height from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor level is 42 inches. Mid rail height is one-half as high as the top rail (21 inches).
· Standard toeboard: Blocks an opening along the base/floor of stairs or other walking or working surfaces where materials or body parts might otherwise inadvertently fall through. It should be 4 inches high, with not more than ¼ inch clearance above the floor.
Ø Discuss at least 5 requirements to consider in order to avoid walking/working
surface hazards related to floors, walls, holes, stairways, platforms, and ladders or
scaffolding.
Possible responses:
· Keep floors and walking/working areas free of debris, spills, spent materials, and stored materials; always use good housekeeping practices.
· Mark permanent aisles and passageways and keep clear of obstructions.
· Don’t exceed the maximum load rating of floors and walking/working surfaces.
· Ensure there are no uncovered or unguarded openings through which a person or materials may fall.
· Guard all open-sided floors or platforms 4 feet above the adjacent level.
· Regardless of height, guard all open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways when above or adjacent to dangerous equipment.
· Install proper handrails for flights of stairs with four or more risers.
· Planned Activities, Discussion, or Participant Interaction
Step 3: Evaluating Student Learning and Instruction
· Lesson Evaluation and Comments.
References
OSHA Standard: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (1910.211 to 1910.219)
http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSHA_Std_toc_1910_SUBPART_D.html
OSHA Publications
Ø http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshDoc/Additional.html
· 3124 Stairways and Ladders
OSHA References/Resources
· OSHA’s Small Business Outreach Training Program - Walking/Working Surfaces
Ø http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/smallbusiness/sec15.html
· OSHA Technical Links - Walking/Working Surfaces
Ø http:/www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/walkingworkingsurfaces/index.html
· Self-Inspection Checklists
Ø http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/smallbusiness/chklist.html#Walking